Reply on the Occasion of the Presentation of Credentials
(December 3, 1952)

Mr. Ambassador:
It gives me great pleasure to accept the letters of credence tendered by Your Excellency on behalf of His Majesty the King of Sweden, and I thank you for your congratulations.

I extend a warm welcome to you upon your appointment as the Special and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden to the People’s Republic of China.

I am also delighted to receive your assurances regarding your efforts to strengthen the friendly relations between China and Sweden. I am firmly convinced that your aspirations and endeavors in this regard will enjoy the support of the Government of the People’s Republic of China.

I wish His Majesty the King of Sweden good health, and the nation of Sweden prosperity and its people happiness.